Fall is in the Air

Cranberry Harvest Hand Soap, Creamy Pumpkin Hand Soap, Bat Bite Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer,

Candy Corn Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer, Cinnamon Sugar Donut Candle

You know it is officially a new season when Bath and Body Works puts out their new seasonal items and I am pleased to announce that the fall merchandise is out! Last week I picked up a few necessities and wanted to share these pictures with you.

Alyssa

Matrix Essentials Amplify -- Product Review

Check out this quick video that provides a product review for Matrix Essentials Amplify.  If you are having trouble viewing the video, you can access the clip directly through YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_gB6GL0swo&feature=youtu.be

Alyssa

Preparing for Fall

A reoccurring theme with me is scents.  Scented candles, scented body washes, scented sprays – scented everything!  So with fall just around the corner it is only fitting that I discuss my favorite what I call ‘pre fall scents’.  In my opinion, the Philosophy shampoo/body gel/bubbles pictured above are the perfect pre fall scents – Cinnamon Buns, Pumpkin Pie and Animal Crackers.  As you can see, in one picture I singled out Animal Crackers.  In my opinion this is by far the best smelling Philosophy product.  Animal Crackers is such a different take on the standard fall aromas and my nose is loving it!!

Alyssa

Nordstrom Back to School Haul Video

Hi everyone! I can’t say enough good things about the amazing things that Nordstrom has for back to school. Check out my video to learn more about my new purchases!

Alexa

Back to School!

In the spirit of back to school, it seemed only fitting that I treat myself to a new hair style and a manicure. I've been admiring the two tone hair color trend for a while, but I really was not sure what colors to pick. Initially I wanted to do something extreme like pink or purple, but in the end, the blonde tips won out. After a few days of getting used to the look, I have to say that I am so in love with it and I can not believe that I waited so long long try it!

In terms of my nails I am absolutely sick of light colors so I felt like a dark, dramatic look is just what I needed. I decided to do a flash nail in O.P.I's Black Onyx (the best black nail polish ever) and the rest were done in O.P.I's  Java Mauve-A. I think that by only doing my flash nail dark, it is a great way to transition into fall colors.

Alexa

Most Worn Things TAG -- Summer 2012 Edition

Hi everyone! I am loving this Most Worn Summer Tag that is going around YouTube. Here is my version – enjoy!

1) Most worn Nail Polish: Essie Fiji
2) Most worn scent: Creed Virgin Island Water
3) Most worn hair product: Feather hair tie
4) Most worn bag: Vera Bradley beach bag
5) Most worn shoes: Havaina butterfly flip-flops
6) Most worn accessory: Heart bracelet
7) Most worn clothing item: Sofia fringe bikini
8) Most worn foundation: MAC Prep & Prime
9) Most worn blush/bronzer: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
10) Most worn lip product: Baby Lips pink punch
11) Most worn mascara: Sephora Outrageous Volume
12) Most worn eye product: Nars Sugarland eye shadow

Alyssa

Bond no. 9

L to R, The Scent of Peace, West Side, Brooklyn, Chinatown and Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue

I can’t say enough good things about Bond no. 9 New York fragrances. There’s a ton of them, they represent NYC, they smell great, and the packaging is adorable! Over the years my mom, sister and I have collected a plethora, and a few of our favorites are pictured above.

As you can see, I separated Chinatown from the mix. Chinatown is by far my favorite Bond scent. When I think of Chinatown + smell, my mind conjures up images of garbage, cat and fake leather. But, this scent is the exact opposite – strong, distinct and floral. Explaining its fragrance through words doesn’t do it justice. That’s why I recommend you check this one out for yourself!
Alyssa